Welcome to our coverage of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) today, a key barometer of the U.S. stock market's health. This page features a real-time Dow Jones futures chart. Additionally, we present a list of Dow Jones stocks, carefully curated to keep you informed about the most significant players in the index. Dive into the dynamics of today's market with our spotlight on the top movers in the Dow, highlighting stocks that are leading the charge in today's trading session.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 230.81 (+0.47%) points today, Friday, February 20th, 2026, closing at a record 49,625.97. Similarly, Dow Futures (YM=F) climbed 221.00 (+0.45%) to 49,679.00. The primary narrative driving the market was a favorable economic data release regarding cooling inflation, which bolstered investor confidence in a potential Federal Reserve pivot. This shift in sentiment favored high-growth technology and e-commerce stocks, which led the broader index higher despite localized weakness in the traditional retail sector.
Leading the gainers, Amazon (AMZN) surged 2.40% to $209.925 following optimistic analyst revisions. Other major contributors included Procter & Gamble (PG), which rose 1.29% to $160.66, and Apple (AAPL), gaining 1.27% to reach $264.105. Telecommunications and industrial sectors also showed strength, with Verizon (VZ) advancing 1.16% to $49.23 and Honeywell (HON) increasing 1.01% to $243.48.
Conversely, Walmart (WMT) was the session's notable laggard, tumbling 2.63% to $121.63 after a cautious outlook on consumer discretionary spending. This downward pressure extended to Nike (NKE), which fell 1.74% to $64.58, and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), declining 1.30% to $243.785. Additionally, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) dropped 0.83% to $287.68. Despite these losses, the market remained resilient as Nvidia (NVDA) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) posted modest gains of 0.65% and 0.63%, respectively, ensuring a positive finish for the day.